News releases from Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations (Oct. 2000 - March 2014) issued in the specified time period (Page 20)

Nova Scotians are invited to comment on issues and possible solutions to recent concerns about poor home construction, including condominiums.

The Nova Scotia government is disappointed with the decision by Wilsons Fuel Company Limited to cut off supply to 12 rural gas stations.

Effective Sunday, June 1, measures will be put in place to help reduce about 30,000 hours of paperwork for businesses per year.

The challenges and opportunities faced by Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) have led the province today, May 23, to introduce legislation providing HRM with its own charter.

Nova Scotia's land registry system will be clearer and better defined after amendments introduced today, May 5.

Service delays are being experienced at Access Nova Scotia centres and Registry of Motor Vehicles offices across the province.

Municipalities would have more ways to address issues of concern with amendments introduced today, April 28, to the Municipal Government Act and the Municipal Elections Act.

Residents of Lawrencetown and Middleton will benefit from improved drinking water thanks to a shared investment by the governments of Canada, Nova Scotia and the two municipalities.

Colchester County residents in Bible Hill and Stewiacke will benefit from improved drinking water thanks to an investment by the governments of Canada, Nova Scotia and two municipalities.

Tous les centres Accès Nouvelle-Écosse et tous les bureaux des véhicules automobiles de la province seront fermés aux dates suivantes : -- le vendredi 18 avril, à partir de 16 h 30, -- le lundi 21 avril, toute la journée, -- le mardi 22 avril, toute la journée.

All Access Nova Scotia Centres and Registry of Motor Vehicles Offices across the province will be closed at the following times: -- Friday, April 18, 4:30 p.m. -- Monday, April 21, All Day -- Tuesday, April 22, All Day

For the sixth straight year, Emma was the most popular name given to baby girls in the province.

Residents of seven communities on Cape Breton Island will benefit from improved drinking water thanks to a shared investment by the governments of Canada and Nova Scotia.

Residents of three communities on Cape Sable Island will benefit from improved wastewater treatment thanks to a shared investment by the governments of Canada and Nova Scotia. The improvements in Newellton, Centreville and North East Point are being funded under the Communities Component of the Building Canada plan.

Residents of Havre Boucher and Antigonish will benefit from improved drinking water and wastewater treatment thanks to a shared investment by the governments of Canada and Nova Scotia under the Communities Component of the Building Canada plan.

Air-quality concerns at the Antigonish Access Nova Scotia Centre have been resolved and the centre will re-open for business at 8:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 26.

Residents of the Nova Scotia communities of Lyons Brook and Harbourview will benefit from improved drinking water and wastewater treatment thanks to a shared investment by the government of Canada and the government of Nova Scotia. These communities are the first to receive funding under the Communities Component of the Building Canada plan.

Jaws of Life, defibrillators and ground search and rescue vehicles are just some of the things that will enhance safety in communities provincewide, thanks to help from the province's Emergency Services Provider Fund.

The Access Nova Scotia centre in Antigonish will close today, March 13, to continue an investigation into possible air-quality issues.

An investigation into possible water damage and air-quality issues at the Antigonish Access Nova Scotia centre has cleared the centre to re-open for business today, March 10.